​The USSSA Eastern Nationals Softball Tournament is set to return to Maryland’s Eastern Shore for it’s 20th year this week, as softball teams flock to the area to compete against each other.The Eastern Nationals, which is organized by the United States Specialty Sports Association, is celebrating its 20th anniversary of being held on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. And they will be bringing 340 youth softball teams from 17 states, Canada and the Czech Republic to Wicomico County, Worcester County, and Ocean City to celebrate the 20th year of the tournament on the Eastern Shore.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe tournament is set to be held from July 14 to Aug. 1, and according to Wicomico County, it is estimated to generate over $22 million of economic impact on the local area.Teams are introduced at the start of the USSSA Eastern Nationals Softball tournament with a parade Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Sea Gull Stadium in Salisbury, Maryland.“This milestone that reflects the incredible growth of this event and the strong collaboration among the MAASA partners,” Justin Polizzi, tourism manager for Wicomico County, said in a statement. “The partners’ shared commitment and dedication have helped make the Eastern Nationals a premier tournament, bringing lasting economic and community impact to our region year after year.”There will be two opening ceremony parades for this year’s tournament, with the first being held at the Wicomico County Civic Center in Salisbury on July 14 at 5 p.m., and the second on July 21 at 3:45 p.m. at the Caroline Street Stage in Ocean City.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMore: See which former Delmarva Shorebirds are starring for the Baltimore OriolesMore: Salisbury University student sets new fish record with catch off OCMDThis article originally appeared on Salisbury Daily Times: Eastern Nationals softball tournament returns to Maryland’s Eastern Shroe for 20th year